F1 Mexico City GP 2026 – Race Start Time in USA, UK, India, Australia & more
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Kimi Antonelli is all set to become the youngest World Champion in Formula 1.
Round 19 of F1‘s 2026 season is underway with the Mexico Grand Prix at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, Mexico. Following the conclusion of Qualifying on Saturday, attention will shift to Sunday’s race, which could prove historic for both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships.
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli is on the verge of securing his maiden Drivers’ Championship and becoming the youngest world champion, a record currently held by Sebastian Vettel. Kimi will secure the title if he finishes ninth or higher.
Alternatively, he can become champion if neither George Russell nor Lewis Hamilton wins the race. If Antonelli finishes outside the points, he will need both of his closest rivals in the standings to miss out on victory.
On the other hand, Mercedes also have an opportunity to wrap up the Constructors’ Championship in Mexico City. Leading Ferrari by 133 points, the Silver Arrows must outscore their rivals by at least 39 points this weekend to return to the top spot for the first time since 2021.
Before the race, let us take a look at the weather forecast and the start time for Sunday in the USA, UK, India, Singapore, and around the globe.
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Weather forecast for Mexico City GP 2026
Similar to COTA last week, it is currently expected to remain dry and sunny for track action in Mexico City; clear skies with ideal, warm racing conditions are forecast for Sunday’s Grand Prix. Temperatures are expected to range between a pleasant 24°C–27°C, with nighttime temperatures reaching around 13°C.
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2026 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix: Qualifying results
Lewis Hamilton has secured his first-ever Grand Prix pole position with Ferrari at the Mexico City GP! His former teammate George Russell will start second, while current teammate Charles Leclerc completes the top three.
Notably, Ryo Hirakawa has replaced Ocon before FP3 in the second Haas for the remainder of the Grand Prix weekend in Mexico City. Below is the full grid lineup for Sunday’s race.
- Lewis Hamilton (Pole)
- George Russell
- Charles Leclerc
- Max Verstappen
- Kimi Antonelli
- Lando Norris
- Isack Hadjar
- Arvid Lindblad
- Pierre Gasly
- Nico Hulkenberg
- Franco Colapinto
- Oscar Piastri
- Gabriel Bortoleto
- Oliver Bearman
- Carlos Sainz
- Alex Albon
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Ryo Hirakawa
- Sergio Perez
- Valtteri Bottas
- Liam Lawson (DSQ)
Liam Lawson, who initially qualified eighth, was already facing a one-place grid penalty for an earlier FP2 incident involving Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. However, the Racing Bulls driver has now been disqualified from Mexico City GP qualifying after his car was found to have breached the technical regulations.
Mexico City Grand Prix 2026: Race Start Times
- United States & Canada: 14:00 CT / 12:00–13:00 PT / 15:00–16:00 ET (Sunday)
- India: 01:30 IST (Monday)
- China: 03:00–04:00 CST (Monday)
- Mexico City: 14:00 CST (Sunday) (Track Time)
- United Kingdom: 20:00 GMT (Sunday)
- Brazil (São Paulo): 17:00 BRT (Sunday)
- Italy, Netherlands, Austria, Monaco, Germany, France, Hungary, Belgium, Spain: 21:00 CET (Sunday)
- Saudi Arabia & Qatar: 23:00 AST (Sunday)
- UAE & Azerbaijan: 00:00 GST / AZT (Monday)
- Singapore: 04:00 SGT (Monday)
- Japan: 05:00 JST (Monday)
- Australia: 07:00 AEDT (Monday)
Who is the most successful driver at the Mexico City GP?
Max Verstappen is the most successful driver at the Mexican Grand Prix with 5 wins (2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2023).
Who won the Mexico City GP last year?
McLaren’s Lando Norris won the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix, while Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen completed the podium.
Where and how to watch Formula 1 2026 in India?
Fans can tune in to FanCode to watch F1 in India; alternatively, they can use the official F1 TV streaming service, which is available in India.
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